Yeah historically that is what Christmas meant , now Christmas is barely a religious holiday , millions of atheists and people of other religions celebrate it purely for the joyous and therapeutic atmosphere it brings .

Christmas is about nostalgia and hope , not oppression or wastefulness . We use this period every year to celebrate the good experiences we’ve had with family and friends during what would ordinarily be a difficult time of year . When you think of Christmas you think of the magical feeling you had around it as a child , and that’s why it’s so nice as an adult to reminisce on that magic again . This is my take on Christmas anyway , that it’s a brilliant excuse to spend time with family and friends that we may not have seen much throughout the hustle and bustle of the year , and to make memories that aren’t clouded over .